RICOTTA PIE- EASTER PIE

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This is an Old Family friend recipe. She makes it at Easter and Christmas only. I had it at my Baby shower and there was none left it was that good. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by jb41848

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (2 lb) containers ricotta cheese
9 eggs, beaten
1 lb confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 box pie crust mix, prepare as directed on box save some for lattice top

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat ricotta and eggs together.
  • Add vanilla and sugar, mix well.
  • Line a 13x9 inch pan with dough.
  • Pour batter over.
  • Cover with a lattice top with the remaining crust.
  • Bake 350 degrees, check after 1 hour, 1 inch in from side with a knife, if clean it is done.
  • If not check in increments of 5 minutes until the knife comes out clean.
  • You may need a bigger pan, it depends on how runny the ricotta is.
  • Let cool on a rack and then cut into 2 inch squares, it is very heavy, a little goes a long way.
  • Refrigerate leftovers immediately.

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